Adelaide Abounds in Beautiful Buildings

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, abounds in beautiful buildings, particularly along North Terrace.

One of the many buildings is the South Australian Museum. I've taken the photo below but I've also included an edited description taken from the Museum's website - www.samuseum.sa.gov.au.

"The concept for the South Australian Museum originated in London with the Foundation of the South Australian Literary Association on 29 August 1834. The object of the society was to satisfy intellectual pursuits such as literature, arts, history and natural science.

In June 1856, 20 years after Governor Hindmarsh proclaimed South Australia a province and in the same year South Australia established its constitution, an Act to provide for an institution that would incorporate a public library and museum was assented to.

The Act promoted "the general study and cultivation of all or any of the branches or departments of art, science, literature, and philosophy" through lectures, classes and united cultural societies under one institution.

In June 1859, shortly after his arrival in the South Australian Colony, Frederick George Waterhouse offered his services as Curator of the South Australian Institute Museum. Waterhouse brought with him valuable experience following his work at the British Museum. Consequently, the Board appointed him as the first Curator (Director).

Eighty years later, legislation giving the South Australian Museum autonomy from the Art Gallery and Library was finally passed. This Act became operational in 1940.

The South Australian Museum is a custodian for the State’s cultural and
natural heritage. The specialised data generated by collection managers,
curators and scientists over the last 150 years and its interpretation are made available to the international community through publication, promotion,
education and exhibitions. This specialised knowledge contributes to the
protection of endangered species, protection of fossils, meteorites and
minerals, environmental impact statements, native title and Indigenous family
history.

Today the South Australian Museum boasts the largest Australian
Aboriginal Cultures collection in the world making Adelaide the gateway to
and from the Outback."

And yet there's more. The Museum is open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm (except Christmas and Good Friday) and it's FREE admission. Check the Museum website for current information.